All about karakul

Karakul fur is distinguished by good wear resistance and attractive appearance. Therefore, this material is often used to create beautiful outfits for women of different ages.

Karakul is the most delicate fur of young lambs. The skin is removed from them as early as 1-2 days after birth. For this reason, wool is attractive and soft. It is decorated with small neat curls.

The fur of this animal got its name from the place of breeding of the first lambs. "Karakul" is translated from the Turkic language as "black lake". Now this material is popular all over the world.

Fur obtained from the delicate wool of a young lamb has many benefits.

• Attractiveness. Karakul is appreciated for its unusual pattern, which is created by soft woolen curls. Each skin has an original and unique pattern. Therefore, buying such a thing, you can be sure that no one else will have a similar outfit.
• Beautiful colour. Products made from delicate lamb fur can be not only black or gray. Thanks to modern technology, the number of material colors has increased. On sale you can find products in golden, platinum, beige and even amber shades. There are also original things in stores with an uneven color or color spots.
• High quality. Karakul is similar to sheepskin in its durability. It wears well and does not lose its attractiveness over time. Products keep their shape for a long time. Therefore, it is very pleasant to wear such things.
• Versatility. Soft karakul can be used both to create full-fledged products and to decorate various outfits and accessories. It goes well with leather and fabric.

This material has no significant disadvantages. But in order for things from karakul to retain their attractiveness for a long time, they need to be provided with proper care.

There are several varieties of karakul that differ from each other.

This material is obtained from lambs up to one month of age. Its surface is silky. The curls are loose and differ in shape. The most expensive are the skins of thoroughbred lambs. Mestizo wool is cheaper. Products made from this type of fur can be worn on a permanent basis.

This is the name for short-cut fur. It is warm and durable. It's easy enough to look after him. In the process of making products from astrakhan fur, special technologies are used to increase their strength. Therefore, they are quite expensive. Nevertheless, it is profitable to buy them, because they serve at least 2-3 seasons.

This is the name of the astrakhan fur covered with dense tight curls. They are located over the entire area of ​​the skin, forming large waves. This type of material is also called "valek" or "Moscow jacket". Products made from Uzbek karakul are expensive. Usually they are bought in order to emphasize their worth.

This fur is heavier than others. It has a pleasant shine. From a distance, the material resembles a dark tiger skin. Due to its thickness, the fur has good wear resistance. Therefore, its high price is fully justified. Having bought such a fur product, it will be possible to wear it for a long time.

This material is also known as swakara. The skin is covered with a fine ribbed pattern. Such a scrawl looks attractive. Moreover, it is quite unpretentious in care and storage. Therefore, problems with it usually do not arise.

In addition to natural karakul, you can also find artificial material on sale. It is resistant to damage and durable. The quality and warmth of the material resembles a man's drape. It is made from nylon and viscose. It is attached to the base on the machine, but it can also be glued. Products made by the first method are more expensive.

Many people believe that karakul and karakul are one and the same material. But these types of fur have significant differences. First of all, it is worth noting that broadtail is fur obtained from sheep embryos. Karakul is the fur of young one-day-old lambs.

The difference lies in the appearance of these materials. Karakulcha differs from karakul in the following parameters.

• Soft texture. The shiny fur is covered with small and not fully formed curls. This material resembles velvet both in its appearance and to the touch. It is very pleasant to wear things made of such fur.
• Nice color. Karakulcha is gray, black and brown. Therefore, it is very easy to choose something suitable for yourself.
• High price. Since this material is rarer and more difficult to process, it costs more than ordinary karakul. Therefore, it is usually bought by wealthier people.
• Low thermal conductivity. Karakul is not as dense material as karakul. Therefore, things from it are usually not worn in the winter. The only exception is various fur accessories.

At the same time, the material has less wear. Clothes made of broadtail are worn for no more than three seasons. As a rule, products made from this material are bought only “on the way out”.

Karakul is usually used for sewing outerwear. Usually elegant fur coats, short fur coats and light vests are sewn from it. All products made from this material fit well to the figure. Modern fur outfits don't make girls look fat. There are also collars for coats and jackets, hats and gloves. Such accessories fit perfectly into any person's wardrobe. They go well with outfits made of thick fabric or wool.

When buying fur products, you should pay attention to the quality of tailoring. The fact is that the skins are small. Therefore, for sewing bulk products, you have to make many seams, connecting small parts together.

Caring for astrakhan products is quite simple. In the process, you must adhere to the following rules.

• It is not allowed to wet and wash the fur. This will make things look messy. It is not recommended to clean the karakul products at home. If necessary, they should be dry-cleaned. There, the fur coat or vest will be cleaned with professional means, without harming them.
• Small contaminants can be removed using available tools. As a rule, coarse salt or refined sand is used for this purpose. They are carefully rubbed between the fur fibers. After that, sand or salt is scrubbed with a special clothes brush. This allows you to remove grease, as well as return a bright color to the product.
• You can make a worn product shiny and silkywiping the fur with a cotton pad dipped in a light vinegar solution. After that, the thing must be ventilated to get rid of the unpleasant odor.
• Do not store astrakhan products in the sun or near heating appliances. This makes the fur hard and unpleasant to the touch. In addition, in the sun, products fade very quickly and lose their attractiveness.
• Things made from soft fur should not be decorated with brooches or sprayed with perfume. Also, it is not recommended to carry a bag over the shoulder. Her strap can leave small bald spots on the fur.
• You cannot store karakul products in bags. Usually small vests and various accessories are wrapped in thick paper or folded into boxes. They are stored there until the next season.
• If things are hanging on hangers, they should be placed a short distance from other outfits. Karakul products require free space. Hangers that are used to store heavy fur coats or vests should have soft hangers. It is important that they are large enough to support the weight of the fur product.
• Fur products must be protected from moths using special means without a strong scent. It will also help to extend the wear life of your clothes.

If done correctly, the astrakhan product will remain attractive and pleasant to the touch for a long time.